Home / 221.76-332.80-136.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.76, 332.80 and 136.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.76, 332.80 and 136.32 is: 204.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.76 : 332.80 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.76/332.80 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.76x = 332.80 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.76x = 45,367.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,367.30/221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.58

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.